Boost Your Financial Health with VyStar's Expert-Led Seminars
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Financial fitness isn't just a goal; it's essential for a secure future. VyStar Credit Union is committed to financial fitness, rolling out a series of initiatives in 2025 to help individuals and families build a stronger financial future. From the VyStar Savings Challenge, which encourages better savings habits, to providing hands-on experience in real-world financial decision-making at reality fairs, VyStar is making a difference.
VyStar partnered with the historic Debs Store to bring financial education directly to the community through a series of free Financial Fitness workshops. These sessions empower individuals with the knowledge to manage credit, plan for emergency expenses, develop financial goals and identify fraud.
“VyStar’s role in providing financial education and security is reflected in our free educational seminars that are open to the entire community,” said VyStar SVP/Florida Market President, Lysa Barbano. “We believe equipping individuals with the knowledge they need to manage credit, maximize banking resources, and protect against fraud empowers them to make informed decisions that can lead to a more secure and prosperous future, benefiting themselves, their families and the community as a whole.”
The first workshop, held last month, focused on making your credit score count. Participants gained actionable insights on budgeting, saving, and managing debt, leading to real financial progress. Building on that momentum, VyStar is hosting two additional workshops at the Debs Store.
VyStar invites community members to participate in upcoming workshops and advance their financial journey. These free seminars, held at the VyStar Financial Fitness Center on the second floor of The Corner at Debs Store in Jacksonville’s historic Eastside, underscore VyStar’s dedication to fostering a stronger, financially resilient community.
SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
Bank Better: All About VyStar’s Financial Tools and Resources
- Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sign-In, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Seminar, 6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Q&A
How to Be a Fraud Fighter: Identity Theft and Trending Scams
- Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sign-In, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Seminar, 6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Q&A
LOCATION:
VyStar Financial Fitness Center at The Corner at Debs Store
1478 Florida Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees will have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate for The Corner at Debs Store (must be present to win). Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation early. For more information and to reserve your spot, please register at vystarcu.org/debstoreseminars.
For those unable to attend in-person, VyStar offers free financial education resources covering savings, budgeting, investing, credit and more at vystarcu.org/financialfitness. Additionally, free personal financial coaching is available to develop tailored plans for building a strong financial future. At the heart of VyStar’s Financial Fitness initiative is a commitment to creating an easily accessible pathway to strong financial health.
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About VyStar Credit Union
VyStar Credit Union is the second-largest credit union headquartered in Florida, with 79 full-service branches across Florida and Georgia, 1 million members and assets of over $14 billion. VyStar is the top mortgage lender in Northeast Florida and a major employer in the region with over 2,500 employees across the communities it serves. VyStar membership is open to everyone who lives or works in the 49 contiguous counties of Central to North Florida, 29 Georgia counties, and past and present military members and their families all over the world. VyStar members have access to 55,000 surcharge free ATMs worldwide. For more information, visit vystarcu.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.